Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge 2009

[IDareT'sHair]

Ahh thanks charz but i don't need anything, i was looking at the body stuff earlier. And i remembered all the jasmines i had. I have not used up enough stuff to get more things, but thanks anyway.

See..............The Voice Of Reason!

As much as she Loves Her Juice & Berries.......She still had the Courage to Just Say NO!

 

[Shay72]

Terri, Shay, La Colocha and Chebaby, I am going to the Oyin store in baltimore on Saturday. Yall need anything?

You are so sweet. I'm good on Oyin. One of these days I need to get out to the store myself.

Go ahead shay, i need to catch up with everyone, i only have 1 empty bottle under my belt. If i get rid of these things you will definatly know. I love the whipped cream but it works with the weather because of the glycerin and i hate that.

I generally only use the whipped cream on wet hair but I found out what you mean when I used it those two weeks I didn't do anything to my hair but moisturize & seal.

 

[La Colocha]

You are so sweet. I'm good on Oyin. One of these days I need to get out to the store myself.


I generally only use the whipped cream on wet hair but I found out what you mean when I used it those two weeks I didn't do anything to my hair but moisturize & seal.

Yes i could tell when it was going to rain because my hair got really soft. Then i knew when it was going to be a scorcher because my hair got hard. I can't live like that.

 

[Charz]

Lol who else lives in the DMV huh??

 

[IDareT'sHair]

And to feel the consistency of the whipped pudding. And to smell the Honey wash... and spritz some Juices and Berries......

Chile' Don't Have Them Folks Calling Security!

While You All Up in there Spritzin' & Sprayin'

*btw: that's nice of you to help your friend out. please don't turn her in to a PJ

 

[Charz]

Chile' Don't Have Them Folks Calling Security!

While You All Up in there Spritzin' & Sprayin'

*btw: that's nice of you to help your friend out. please don't turn her in to a PJ

 

[chebaby]

Lol who else lives in the DMV huh??

ya know i think there are plenty in the area. i didnt even realize shay is in VA. we should all meet one day.

 

[Brownie518]

I just used the last of my Avocado Silk conditioner from Jasmine's. Its on my hair as I type. I will repurchase but not until I'm ready to order more body stuff. I just got my box from her and I looooove the Mango Papaya and Vanilla Buttercream Body Frostings!!!! I actually got the Vanilla with the intention of giving it to my mother but she might have to wait for the next round.

I'm gonna start doing some cowashes again so I can really start using up some of my conditioners. I have Oyin Honey Hemp and Jasmine's Shea Butter Rinse, Babassu, Sea Moss Bio Mineral, and Ultra Nourishing conditioners to use up . At least, with this Challenge, I am more aware of what I have and what I actually need. I go to pick up something I know I don't need and I think "Shoot, but I'll have to confess to my Challenge sistahs" and I put it back. That's what I need.

 

[La Colocha]

I just used the last of my Avocado Silk conditioner from Jasmine's. Its on my hair as I type. I will repurchase but not until I'm ready to order more body stuff. I just got my box from her and I looooove the Mango Papaya and Vanilla Buttercream Body Frostings!!!! I actually got the Vanilla with the intention of giving it to my mother but she might have to wait for the next round.

I'm gonna start doing some cowashes again so I can really start using up some of my conditioners. I have Oyin Honey Hemp and Jasmine's Shea Butter Rinse, Babassu, Sea Moss Bio Mineral, and Ultra Nourishing conditioners to use up . At least, with this Challenge, I am more aware of what I have and what I actually need. I go to pick up something I know I don't need and I think "Shoot, but I'll have to confess to my Challenge sistahs" and I put it back. That's what I need.

Way to go brownie. When my mom came to visit me she took jars of stuff, my heart was hurt. When i talk to her she's like did you get anymore things. Im like ma you can order your own stuff. Goodmorning ladies still hanging in there.

 

[Charz]

I just used up a 16 oz Shescentit.com Brulee! I'm 95% done with a jar of AOHC and OHHB.

 

[Charz]

ya know i think there are plenty in the area. i didnt even realize shay is in VA. we should all meet one day.

That would be awesome, we could swap samples!

 

[La Colocha]

I just used up a 16 oz Shescentit.com Brulee! I'm 95% done with a jar of AOHC and OHHB.

:woohoo:Gone head charz, keep up the good work.

 

[Charz]

ya know i think there are plenty in the area. i didnt even realize shay is in VA. we should all meet one day.

Oh and someone should bring a KBB Egyptian musk scented product so I can smell it!

 

[Butterfly08]

Stopping in to see how everyone is doing. Ive organized my products and came up with a strategy for now. I have put all of my open products together and im starting from what has the least product in it. Im going to use these up before i open anything else. Its going to take a while to use things up but im on a mission. I also did a spreadsheet to hang in the bathroom, so i can mark my products off as i use them. For now i have no urges to buy anything, going strong.

GREAT STRATEGY!

I'm in!

I'm going for a personal best, Use 3: Buy 1

ETA: Two seconds after typing that foolery, I remember the Ulta sale. Use 1: Buy 1 is just fine LOL.

I see some good uses here, shampoos can be used as body wash, to wash scarves, and hand soap. Conditoner, co wash,prepoo,shaving lotion. If you like the smell of the mango butter, it can be used to moisturize hands and feet. you can baggy with the leave in or pre poo and rinse out. You can use these up in no time. I hope some of these tips help you.

You can also use a gentle shampoo to wash your makeup brushes. I wash my eye brushes every day and my face brushes every 1 - 2 weeks.

Well I haven't been keeping track of what I have used up so I will start from today. Wait I did use a Aveda Sap Moss nourishing concentrate and Damage Remedy poo, and VS So Sexy conditioner. So I have three passes which I'll bank. I am almost done using Aveda Damage Remedy conditioner as well. The only thing I really want right now is Redken Butter Treat, but I will do my best to hold out for now.

 

[Shay72]

It is 4:45 in the afternoon and I'm nodding off. A sure sign that I will most likely dc overnight. I am so surprised I'm not itching to buy anything with 5 finished products. I picked my Qhemet up today and I haven't even opened the box. Yeah, um I don't know what that is about. I will most likely got to Sally's at some point this weekend and get hair clips, cotton coil, and flexirods. Maybe a headband or two. I have a weakness for hair accessories. I'm thinking these purchases don't count against my 5 right?

 

[Shay72]

Oh yeah bout meeting up--I'm a huge introvert so it will take a lot of convincing to get me out but it is something I am working on.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hey Ya'll Can you do Me a Big Favor?

When you use up a product and list it, will you say whether or not you plan to repurchase it? And if not why etc...

It doesn't have to be a long post, but just a brief, little, quick review.

For some reason, I feel this would be really helpful to me as I analyze my strategy going forth.

 

[chebaby]

Oh yeah bout meeting up--I'm a huge introvert so it will take a lot of convincing to get me out but it is something I am working on.

awwww c'mon lol. you will have fun. we can swap products like char suggested. and AND we can meet in a crowded place (for me too lol).

 

[chebaby]

i used up some v05. i dont think i will repurchase because suave coconut is better. i like vo5 but if i repurchase it'll only be the passion fruit on and the blackberry sage.

giovanni deeper moisture. i will certainly always repurchase this.

oyin honey hemp. im almost finish my 10oz bottle and best believe i will always have one on hand.

yes to carrots conditioner. ummmm i dont even want to think about finishing this. will i repurchase? heck no. it was good as in i got a bad bottle of vo5 good. lol.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

yes to carrots conditioner. ummmm i dont even want to think about finishing this. will i repurchase? heck no. it was good as in i got a bad bottle of vo5 good. lol.

Thanks Che. See.....Listing it and a brief reason, about whether or not you will repurchase will keep you on track. Or Me.

And make me (us) Think about What we are Purchasing and Why

I know what you mean about YTC. I did not care for this particular product at all. I sold what I had on the Swap Board.

 

[Shay72]

Che--I know it will be fun so that's why I'm up for convincing myself to do it. Girl if I didn't want to go ya'll wouldn't have a chance at all.

 

[Shay72]

Used up products so far:

Yes to Carrots Mud Mask--Definitely will repurchase. It's part of my dc rotation.

Vatika Frosting--I love to pre poo with this. I have to force myself to use other oils. Will repurchase.

AOHSR--Great for my hair but tired of getting a headache to get the product out of the bottle. Besides I really need to narrow down my cowash condishes. Any negative will get you knocked off the list. Will not repurchase

Coconut hair butter--Love this stuff. So fluffy & light. Will repurchase.

Green tea herbal butter--Will repurchase. Love the smell, consistency, how my hair reacts to it.

Note--I have multiples of all of these products in my inventory so it will be a minute before I fully finish any of them.

 

[La Colocha]

It is 4:45 in the afternoon and I'm nodding off. A sure sign that I will most likely dc overnight. I am so surprised I'm not itching to buy anything with 5 finished products. I picked my Qhemet up today and I haven't even opened the box. Yeah, um I don't know what that is about. I will most likely got to Sally's at some point this weekend and get hair clips, cotton coil, and flexirods. Maybe a headband or two. I have a weakness for hair accessories. I'm thinking these purchases don't count against my 5 right?

No they don't only products not accessories, i bought 2 hair bands today at the dollar general and passed up all the products.

 

[La Colocha]

Good job shay and che, yall kicking my behind. My poor little green tea butter is not going away. But im almost done with a shower gel from my other challenge.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Good job shay and che, yall kicking my behind.

IK ! Even after tonight's Hair Night, I know I will still have some Product Left from Each for a Whole other Session on two.erplexed

But, they will All be used up before I even "think" about open up anything else.

Everything that is currently Opened will be Used, before I open anything else.

 

[Charz]

Oh yeah bout meeting up--I'm a huge introvert so it will take a lot of convincing to get me out but it is something I am working on.

Come and meet with me and Che, we are thinking Sunday! Don't worry it will be tons of fun! We can meet in DC maybe at the Pentagon City mall area cuz your in VA!

 

[La Colocha]

IK ! Even after tonight's Hair Night, I know I will still have some Product Left from Each for a Whole other Session on two.erplexed

But, they will All be used up before I even "think" about open up anything else.

Everything that is currently Opened will be Used, before I open anything else.

That's the way to think. I have realized that i don't use alot of product. And maybe i don't need as many multiples as i like to have. Maybe a back up for each staple and that's it. If i have tons of products i get bored and want to try something new. Then i always end up not using anything. This challenge forces me to see how much i am using, how long it takes and do i want to buy it again.

 

[Shay72]

Come and meet with me and Che, we are thinking Sunday! Don't worry it will be tons of fun! We can meet in DC maybe at the Pentagon City mall area cuz your in VA!

Sunday ...dayum ya'll ain't playing! I'm already going out tomorrow I can't be going out twice in one weekend . I won't be able to make it this time around.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I am Indigo'ing tonight. I will use up 2 Bottles of V05 Moisture Milks to rinse everything out. There's about 1/2 Bottle Left in Each.

*Don't Even Ask Me Why I have 2 open*

I really feel like this doesn't even count because I have about 30-40 Bottles Left.

One thing I do know is: It will be a LONG TIME BEFORE I BUY ANYMORE V05, White Rain or Suave.

*good thing, i will be using up 2 things*

 

[La Colocha]

I am Indigo'ing tonight. I will use up 2 Bottles of V05 Moisture Milks to rinse everything out. There's about 1/2 Bottle Left in Each.

*Don't Even Ask Me Why I have 2 open*

I really feel like this doesn't even count because I have about 30-40 Bottles Left.

One thing I do know is: It will be a LONG TIME BEFORE I BUY ANYMORE V05, White Rain or Suave.

*good thing, i will be using up 2 things*

I can see why you would have so many because they are cheap. I saw alot of conditoners even aussie on clearance at the dollar general. I would have been in big trouble if i used those brands. Now if it was hairveda i could not promise that i would not have showed my tail.